Fire Marshal 4 pets perish in Lexington Park mobile home fire; minor injuries to occupant

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Date: 6/3/23

Time: 11:30 a.m.

Location / Address: 21475 Dana Court, Lexington Park, St. Mary's County, Maryland

Type of Incident: Fire

Description of Structure / Property: Mobile Home

Owner / Occupants: Bryan Lenharr

Injuries or Deaths: 1 minor injury (refused service) - 4 animals perished

Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $ 25,000.00 Contents: $ 10,000.00

Smoke Alarm Status: Undetermined

Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: None

Arrests(s): None

Primary Responding Fire Department: Bay District Volunteer Fire Department

# of Alarms: 1 # Of Firefighters: 50

Time to Control: 25 minutes

Discovered By: Occupant

Area of Origin: Interior of Dwelling

Preliminary Cause: Accidental

Additional Information: The fire originated in the living room area of the dwelling. The lone occupant sustained mild thermal injuries and refused treatment. Two dogs and two cats were unable to escape the fire. The cause of the fire was determined to be an overloaded powerstrip.
 
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